Oscar Tshiebwe, Elijah Harkless, and John Tonje sign with new NBA teams
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 1:13 AM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Oscar Tshiebwe has signed with the Houston Rockets, officially starting his first full contract with an NBA franchise. Elijah Harkless is moving to Detroit for a two-way role, after showcasing his skills in the G-League and with the Utah Jazz. John Tonje will also take on a two-way contract, this time with the Portland Trail Blazers. These players are seeking to secure their careers within the NBA after being part of the Utah Jazz's previous roster.
- •Tshiebwe no longer eligible for two-way contracts.
- •Harkless had a strong season with the Jazz before moving to the Pistons.
- •Tonje continues his career with the Trail Blazers.
- •All three players are looking for increased roles in their new teams.
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"To Oscar Tshiebwe, Elijah Harkless, and John Tonje, best of luck with the rest of your NBA careers.
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